Linköping University

Linköping University (LiU) is one of Sweden’s larger academic institutions and among those that offer the largest number of professional degree programmes, in fields such as medicine, education, business, economics and engineering. Research is conducted within a variety of disciplines, with strong internationally recognised research environments, e.g. materials science, information technology and disability studies.

About

History

Since gaining university status in 1975 (and before that, too), LiU has worked with innovation in education and research. For example we were first in Sweden to introduce interdisciplinary thematic research, problem-based learning (PBL), graduate schools and several innovative study programmes.

Education

Linköping University is a research-based university with a reputation for innovation in education and cross-disciplinary studies. We have an international perspective in our research and education and we were ranked among the best 3% of world’s universities.

Most single-subject courses are provided within the frame of exchange studies. At master level we have over 20 international programmes that meet the international standards of higher education.

Research

Linköping University carries out research and education in the areas of humanities, medicine and nursing, social and behavioural sciences, technology and natural sciences and educational sciences. A cross-subject, interdisciplinary perspective characterises our research.

Strategic research areas:

Behaviour research

Computer science and IT research

Culture

School and education

Environmental research

Health sciences

Social science

Technology and natural sciences

Career

The Careers Service is Linköping University centre for working life and has the aim of facilitating the transition from studying to working life for students at Linköping University and increasing contact between students and employers in the region.

As a student, you will be offered feedback on your CV and personal letters, guidance and coaching on work and careers. You will also find series of seminars on the art of looking for work and information on vacant positions. NB! Today, most of the information are written in Swedish and the activities require knowledge of the Swedish language.

Services

Housing services

Accommodation is comfortable; with central heating and industrial-strength insulation you’ll stay warm while it’s snowy outside. Prices are much on a par with the UK and rents are reasonable. People can be a little reserved, but are helpful and friendly once you get them talking.

In Linköping, most students live in student housing areas situated within cycling distance of the campus. It is a good idea to start queuing and looking for accommodation early on. It can be difficult to find accommodation in Linköping at the start of the autumn term but it might be easier to find something in the surrounding area.

Many students live in co-ed dormitories, which are organised in corridor groups.

Library services

Linköping University Library consists of four libraries, located at four different campuses, and about a hundred employees. We have a strong position at the cutting edge of our field, with competent and dedicated employees at an enjoyable and stimulating workplace.

Medical services

A healthy life-style and general well-being are important factors for successful studies. If you find that your daily balance or study abilities are disrupted by physical or mental stress, you can turn with confidence to the staff at the Student Health Care Center.

We are committed to professional secrecy

All visits are free-of-charge

We focus on you and your needs

Student Life

Campus life

There are four campuses in three cities: Campus Valla and Campus US (both in Linköping), Campus Norrköping (Norrköping) and Campus Lidingö – Carl Malmsten Furniture Studies (Stockholm).

Linköping University is located in the middle of one of Sweden’s most expansive regions, about 150 kilometres south of Stockholm.

Kåkenhus is the heart of LiU Norrköping. It includes a café, lunch restaurant and library, the Student Health Care Centre and the Student Counselling Office.

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